Plastic utility shed wall system
OwnerRobert Stein, Jed Richardsoninventors
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Abstract
The present invention provides a system which includes injection molded wall panels, corner posts, and doors having integrated connectors which combine to form a family of variously sized wall assemblies and door assemblies for utility enclosures. The injection molding facilitates integrally formed connectors so that the panels, posts and door frames interlock with one another without the need for separate connectors. A window assembly is provided which optionally can be installed in one of the wall panels to provide light to the interior of the utility enclosure.
Claims18
An injection molded plastic wall system for enclosing a utility shed comprising:
- at least two like configured injection molded wall panel members, wherein each of said wall panel members includes a first edge, a second edge opposite said first edge, said second edge including an integrally formed first means for connecting to juxtapositioned wall panel members, a corner post or a door frame member, said first means extends along and from said second edge, said first edge including a plurality of integrally formed sockets constructed and arranged to receive said first means extending along and from said second edge, a first longitudinal end substantially perpendicular to and extending between said first and said second edges, a second longitudinal end opposed to and substantially parallel to said first longitudinal end, a single wall extending between said first and second edges and said first and second longitudinal ends, said single wall being substantially solid and having an inner surface and an outer surface, said at least two like configured wall panel members may be assembled together having a predetermined width;
- whereby said first means for connecting to juxtaposed wall panels constitutes the sole means for connecting said juxtaposed wall panels;
- wherein injection molding of said wall panel members permits said wall panel members to be molded with a single wall construction having integrally formed connectors;
- wherein said wall system may be shipped in a disassembled state and assembled on a desired site.
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